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2. Kayaking - Wikipedia

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   A kayak is a low-to-the-water, canoe-like boat in which the paddler sits facing forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle to pull front-to-back on one side and then the other in rotation. [1] Most kayaks have closed decks, although sit-on-top and inflatable kayaks are growing in popularity as well. [2]

3. Recreational kayak - Wikipedia

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   The materials used to manufacture the recreational kayak is rotomolded polyethylene which is less expensive and has fewer options. Recreational kayaks are generally used for flatwater paddling on lakes or Class 1-2 rivers and streams. Fishing kayaks are a type of recreational kayak specialized with rod holders, tackle boxes, and paddle rests.

4. Kayak - Wikipedia

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   A kayak is a small, ... stability describes how much a boat tips, ... Two different approaches to giving beginners more stability; left, a wider kayak, right ...

5. Whitewater kayaking - Wikipedia

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   Whitewater kayaking is an outdoor adventure sport where paddlers navigate a river in a specially designed kayak. Whitewater kayaking includes several styles: river running, creeking, slalom, playboating, and squirt boating. [1] Each style offers a different way to experience the thrill and beauty of whitewater environments.

6. Outline of canoeing and kayaking - Wikipedia

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   Kayaking – use of a kayak for moving across water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is a boat where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle. Most kayaks have closed decks.

7. Whitewater canoeing - Wikipedia

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   Pro level slalom competitions have specific length (350 cm (140 in) for kayaks - new rules), width, and weight requirements for the boats, which will be made out of kevlar/fiberglass/carbon fiber composites to be lightweight and have faster hull speed. Plastic whitewater canoes can be used in citizen-level races.